Norms McNamara Talks About:

A New Dementia Game, WRAD,

the Purple Angel and More…

Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio

Thursday, March 8th, 2018

2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST, 7pm London

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Lori La Bey, hosts of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio chats with the renowned Norms McNamara who created the Purple Angel Initiative which is a global dementia awareness program. Norms also introduces a new game called “Let’s Talk Dementia” which supports educational conversations in a fun mode. He explained “WRAD” which stands for World Rocks Against Dementia which is a magical music event that takes place annually in March. This year it is March 23rd– 25th.

End Of Life Planning

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Tuesday at 2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST and 4pm London Time

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Today we will talk with Dan Hanson who has dedicated his life to helping people understand their options when it comes to end of life issues. As someone who has been in the funeral industry and who has owned a funeral home, he knows the best practices. Dan loves helping people find the right choices for themselves and their families. His goal is to give unbiased information about new and existing options that many don’t know about, allowing them to plan the best celebration of life to meet their needs. In doing so he has found it helps families and friends deal with their loss

Grass roots movements, come and go –

but The Purple Angel campaign shows no signs of slowing down.

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The purpose of the campaign is to see the Purple Angel logo, adopted as the worldwide symbol for dementia awareness. Enabling those living with dementia and their families, to feel confident when seeing the symbol displayed in any shop, business or organization, that they are dementia aware.

This unique dementia awareness campaign was started as a result of one man’s vision, Norman (affectionately known as Norrms) McNamara, who was diagnosed with dementia in his early 50s.

A documentary is currently being shot about this incredible story;

“The film is being made in memory and recognition of all those who’ve lived and are living with dementia” says Producer, Laurence Kelly, “it will be the first time a documentary will show a dementia initiative across such a global scale.

By filming in the United States, we will be able to see how the work of all the Purple Angel Ambassadors has impacted on the success of the campaign”

The USA side of the story will also highlighting the work of Purple Angel Ambassador Gary La Blanc who amongst other achievements persuaded a major USA hospital to adopt the logo and Purple Angel ethos and Lori La Bey who through herblog,radioandwebsitefollowing has used the power of the written and spoken word to gather support.

This footage and more will highlight the positive effect of what has been achieved both sides of the pond.

Norman McNamara creator of the campaign said “Please share this campaign and the link. if I can do this living with dementia, imagine just how much we can do together!”

You can view the trailer through the link above; you can pledge your support and in return add your loved ones name to the memory wall in the credits list.

“Perhaps Britain’s greatest export at the moment are our community values” says Kelly, “you can be part of the team making this happen – showing how these values have crossed the Oceans and this is surely just the beginning”

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Dementia Chats Educational Webinar

Recorded Session – March 10th, 2015

Today we discussed our healthcare system with our experts living with the diagnosis of dementia. How do we get doctors and medical professionals to get educated and knowledgeable not only about dementia specific to their specialty, but to find out and provide supportive services to assist those dealing with the disease. Many great examples were given and strategies were discussed in this hour long session.

For more information on the Dementia Chats Educational Webinar Series, CLICK HERE